University of the Witwatersrand(WITS) 2026 Applications

University of the Witwatersrand(WITS) 2026 Applications

The University of the Witwatersrand, commonly known as Wits, has a prestigious reputation for academic excellence and innovation. With a history of producing more millionaires than any other university in Southern Africa, Wits is a leading institution for students aspiring to excel in their careers. If you want to be part of this legacy, apply now!

Faculties and Degree Programmes

Wits offers a diverse range of degree programmes across various faculties. Our curriculum is cutting-edge, ensuring that students and staff stay up to date with the latest global knowledge and industry trends. Below is an overview of the faculties and the degrees they offer:

Commerce, Law and Management

The Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management provides world-class educational programmes designed to equip future leaders with business, management, and legal skills. Our programmes include:

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) – Flexible major combinations in fields such as Economics, Finance, Management, and Human Resource Management.
• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
• Bachelor of Commerce (General, Economics, Human Resource Management, Finance, Management)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Information Systems)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Politics, Philosophy and Economics)
• Bachelor of Commerce with Law
• LLB (Law) – Available as:
  • Two-year stream (postgraduate entry)
  • Three-year stream (graduate entry)
  • Four-year stream (undergraduate entry)
• Bachelor of Accounting Science
• Bachelor of Economic Science

Engineering and the Built Environment

This faculty addresses South Africa’s infrastructure and technological needs with degrees in engineering, architecture, and planning. Available degrees include:

• Engineering disciplines:
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
  • Electrical and Information Engineering
  • Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering (within Electrical Engineering)
• Digital Arts (within Electrical and Information Engineering)
• Architecture
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Property Studies
• Construction Studies

Health Sciences

Wits is a leader in African and global health sciences research, producing professionals who make a difference in healthcare. Degrees offered include:

• Bachelor of Health Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Biokinetics
  • Health Systems Sciences
• Clinical Medical Practice
• Dentistry
• Medicine (MBChB)
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Pharmacy
• Physiotherapy

Students gain practical training at five major hospitals in Johannesburg, rural hospitals in Gauteng, and the Donald Gordon Medical Centre, where clinical research is supported.

Humanities and Education

This faculty includes disciplines in the Arts, Social Sciences, Education, and Media. Choose between vocationally oriented programmes or theory and research-focused degrees.

• Wits School of Arts (WSoA) – Digital Arts, Theatre and Performance, Film and Television, Fine Arts, and Music.
• Wits School of Education (WSoE) – Teaching qualifications for Foundation Phase, Intermediate Phase, and Senior Phase/Further Education.
• School of Human and Community Development (SHCD) – Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Social Work.

Science

With a tradition of excellence in teaching and research, the Faculty of Science offers degrees in various fields, including:

• Mathematical Sciences: Actuarial Science, Computational and Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Mathematics of Finance, Mathematical Sciences.
• Physical Science: Chemistry with Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Astronomy and Astrophysics.
• Earth Sciences: Geography and Archaeology, Geospatial Science, Geological Science.
• Biological Sciences: Biodiversity, Ecology and Conservation, Organismal Biology, Applied Bioinformatics, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Genetics and Development Biology, Microbiology and Biotechnology.

Supporting Documents for Application:

• Current Matriculants: Upload your final Grade 11 results (no hardcopy required).
• Already Matriculated: Upload certified copies of your matric certificate or foreign school leaving certificates.
• Applicants with Tertiary Education: Upload certified copies of all academic records, including a certificate of good conduct stamped by the institution’s registrar. Self-service-generated results are acceptable for GEMP applicants only.

2026 Applications are open

Click Here To Download the Wits 2026 Prospectus

Residence Applications open April 2025

To apply, go to www.wits.ac.za/applications/

1. You may apply for a maximum of three programmes (order of choice does not matter).
2. Do you meet the admission requirements for your degree of choice?
3. Apply before the closing date.
4. Apply using your names as they appear on your ID book/card or passport (do not use initials or nicknames).
5. If you apply for two programmes within one Faculty, you are advised to apply for one programme in a less restricted faculty (e.g. Humanities, Commerce or Science).
6. Try to keep your study options open, especially when applying for programmes in faculties such as Health Sciences or Engineering.
7. Do not enter the duration of the programme. You are applying to go into 1st year of study.
8. In accordance with the POPI Act, applicants are required to complete their own applications and accept the University’s legal declaration of indemnity and undertaking. The University will not engage with third-party agents facilitating applications on behalf of applicants.

Closing Dates

• 30 June – Faculty of Health Sciences (all programmes); Bachelor of Architectural Studies; Bachelor of Audiology, Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology; BA Film and TV
• 30 September – All other University programmes
• 30 September – Residence applications

Changing Your Programme Choice

If you wish to change your programme choice:

• Do not submit a new application.
• Check closing dates to see if applications are still open.
• Amend your choices at https://forms.gle/RHZYgV1BRYqTESnf6.
• Avoid multiple changes to minimise processing delays.
• Update your contact details (email, address, phone number) on the student self-service portal: https://self-service.wits.ac.za.

Need Help?

Contact the Wits Student Call Centre:

• Tel: +27 (0) 11 717 1888
• Email: ask.wits@wits.ac.za
• Log a query: https://www.wits.ac.za/askwits

Start your journey at one of the top universities in Africa! Apply now and take your first step towards an exceptional academic and career experience at Wits University.

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